I heard one of the guys talking about an awesome water bottle they use that keeps water cold for hours. What was the name of the bottle? I can find a Hydra Flask from Australia but nothing local. Is that the correct web site?
I have a question about the Hydroflask. I have tried using stainless steel water bottles (not the Hydroflask brand) and found the metallic taste (of the water, the edge of the bottle) offensive. Has anyone had that issue with the Hydroflask?
I had the same problem with other stainless steel water bottles. I did not like the feel/taste of the metal.
Here is the thread I posted about my alternative.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2523097
Thermos makes several double walled stainless steel water bottles. Remember Thermos? I think they may have invented the double walled vaccum bottle.
Thermos may refer to:
A vacuum flask generically known as a "thermos"
a brand of domestic vacuum flask made by Thermos, L.L.C.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_flask
A vacuum flask, colloquially called a thermos after a genericized ubiquitous brand, is a storage vessel which provides thermal insulation by interposing a partial vacuum between the contents and the ambient environment. The evacuated region of the partial vacuum removes material that could serve as a heat conductor or carrier, enabling the flask to keep its contents hotter or cooler than its surroundings. Vacuum flasks are commonly used as insulated shipping containers.
The vacuum flask was invented by Scottish physicist and chemist Sir James Dewar in 1892 and is sometimes referred to as a Dewar flask after its inventor. The first vacuum flasks for commercial use were made in 1904 when a German company, Thermos GmbH, was formed. Thermos, their trademark for their flasks, remains a registered trademark in some countries but was declared a genericized trademark in the U.S. in 1963 as it is colloquially synonymous with vacuum flasks in general.
EDIT: Kevin, I didn't know about the charity factor with Hydro. Is GKTW one?
I spent a lot of time looking at the Hydro flask online last night and was all set to order one thru the Amazon store but they would not ship it to Canada.
Does anyone know if Hydro Flasks are available anywhere in Canada? Could not find any information online and my Tweet to hydro flask as not yet been answered.
I have used Thermos' before but just was not that impressed. If Hydro flask performs even half as well as Kevin mentions then I will be sold.
I want to get one too, but have a question for those of you that have one - do the bottles fit in standard cup holders? I want to be able to put it in stroller and car cup holders so I can get the most use out of it, and want to make sure it'll fit. Does the standard or narrow mouth make a noticeable difference to anybody? I'm leaning towards standard to make it easier to wash, but figured I'd see if anyone found a good reason for the narrow.
Thanks!
I'm told he's aware of the Dis and the amount of business we've generated.
I'm going to ask that GKTW be added to his list of charities. I hope we can make this happen!![]()
Why would you tout one stainless steel bottle over another that offers you the opportunity to donate a portion of your cost to the charity of your choice?
I'm confused as to why you keep posting that Thermos is better, when they are both stainless steel bottles with the option of a sports cap.
You yourself stated that Hydro Flask is worth the money, but in every thread where it's mentioned, you suggest people buy a Thermos at Target.
Hydro Flask is a small privately owned , environmentally aware and socially conscious company selling a really terrific product.
Not at the moment, but I have been provided with contact info for the owner of the company and have placed a call, but he's out of town at a trade show.
I'm told he's aware of the Dis and the amount of business we've generated.
I'm going to ask that GKTW be added to his list of charities. I hope we can make this happen!![]()
Not at the moment, but I have been provided with contact info for the owner of the company and have placed a call, but he's out of town at a trade show.
I'm told he's aware of the Dis and the amount of business we've generated.
I'm going to ask that GKTW be added to his list of charities. I hope we can make this happen!![]()
I am only suggesting the Thermos vacuum bottle as an alternative.
I prefer it because it offers two models where the place I drink from is covered, where a sports top would be exposed to the elements. This is important to me when I am riding on a dirt bike path. And my bottle is darned pretty!
Awesome!Please keep us informed. I'm going to hold off on my purchase until GKTW is added.
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